Heart-throb Ronan Keating has fallen for this stunning former X Factor producer.

Five months after announcing the end of his 14-year marriage, Ronan, 35, has grown close to TV executive Storm Uechtritz over the past week.

Their friendship began two months after Storm, 30, split from her businessman husband.

Last night an insider said “things are going great” between Ronan and Storm, who met two years ago on the set of the Australian version of X Factor.

The source close to Boyzone star Ronan added: “Storm is beautiful and vivacious and is a really good tonic for Ronan after the tough 18 months he’s had.

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“They have loads in common – both are into keeping fit, music and good food and wine – and there is a real spark between them.

“For the first time in months Ronan has a real spring in his step and although they’re still in the early stages, both think this could be something long term.”

Irish star Ronan, a judge on the Australian X Factor, and Storm, who worked on the show for seven months, have met for dinner as well as spending time together. Storm, who is based in Sydney, has revealed to friends she is considering moving to the UK to be nearer Ronan when he has completed his X Factor commitments.

He flew from Ireland to Australia this week and the pair have been out on dates.

A friend said: “Those close to Storm have known for some time about her and Ronan, and everyone’s delighted for her.

“There is no animosity between Storm and her ex. They remain on good terms.”

Ex-wife: Ronan and Yvonne in 2010, two years before they announced their split (Image: Getty)

News of Ronan’s friendship comes a month after his estranged wife, Yvonne, 38, began dating cameraman John Conroy.

It also comes weeks after Ronan spoke of his heartache at separating from the mother of his three children, and his struggle with single life.

The couple parted after Ronan’s affair with dancer Francine Cornell in 2009.

Speaking about the fling and his regret at breaking up his family, Ronan said: ‘It’s been hell. I don’t think in any way I’m through it, but I am dealing with it.

“I love my wife and my family is everything to me. Right now, I’m trying to be the man I want to be.”

Ronan, who has just released solo album Fires, is planning to tell his children, Jack, 13, Marie, 11 and Ali, six, about his new fledgling romance, and is said to have the full backing of his family.